It looks like a blatant gamepad copy, although it looks really ugly. What does everyone think?

“The Cross Plane” is the worlds first multi-platform WVI (Wireless Video Interface) gaming controller that brings a new angle into the way we play modern video games. Designed to support gaming platforms like XBox 360, PlayStation 3, OUYA and PC, “The Cross Plane” puts your favorite games from your favorite platforms right to the palm of your hand, all in beautiful Hi-Def quality!

For the first time, PC users will have to opportunity to “Cut the cord” and take the full power of their machine anywhere in house. That means “Steam” can go with you to the couch or Crysis 3 can actually be played on a handheld.

The button layouts were carefully considered and based around what most console gamers would be used to. This layout went through many changes via 3D Printed case tests to make sure it felt comfortable and natural in your hands given the body style is flat out different from any controller (except the Wii U) on the market."

they probably will say oh look they have a gamepad but no games use it.... and start laughing and say that compared to this the WiiU gamepad:

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Yeah...I don't see Nintendo leaving that alone. It looks exactly like the Wii U gamepad, except it looks slightly cheaper. I don't see why Nintendo would let that fly...but who knows. I don't see it selling to well, anyways...

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I say there's nothing wrong with it. The only similarity that it has to the Gamepad in features is Off TV Play, it doesn't provide everything else the Gamepad can do. Built in webcam? No. Built in accelerameter? Nope. Asymmetrical multi screen gameplay? No. It is not a Wii U Gamepad, it is only an accessory to existing mediums that is basically a portable display with built in controls. That's pretty neat and I think it's a great idea. It doesn't step on the Wii U's toes at all.

Now provided there are no patent issues, this is one of the reasons why i spoke poorly of the gamepad. Not because of anything wrong with it, but because it would possibly be easy to reproduce to the letter. It may well be cheaper but if the gamepad takes off & developers really utilize it, watch out for more copycats. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about possible VR tech for PS4. Now they are just rumors but if true its a lot harder to replicate that.

Now provided there are no patent issues, this is one of the reasons why i spoke poorly of the gamepad. Not because of anything wrong with it, but because it would possibly be easy to reproduce to the letter. It may well be cheaper but if the gamepad takes off & developers really utilize it, watch out for more copycats. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about possible VR tech for PS4. Now they are just rumors but if true its a lot harder to replicate that.

But the Cross Plane isn't a complete copy cat of the Wii U Gamepad. It's only a portable wireless monitor with a built in controller. That's it. The Gamepad does much more than put a screen in your hands. These 2 devices may look the same, but they have many different purposes.

@Retrowire i understand your point. But my point is the more successful the gamepad becomes (and by that i mean the more developers utilize & make more genius stuff happen with it), the more it will fall victim of its own success. Because this or other companies will try to mimic it as close as they can. That again is pending any patent issues.

@Retrowire i understand your point. But my point is the more successful the gamepad becomes (and by that i mean the more developers utilize & make more genius stuff happen with it), the more it will fall victim of its own success. Because this or other companies will try to mimic it as close as they can. That again is pending any patent issues.

That's true. It could happen. But that'll be proof that Nintendo yet again made something....

With the amount of backing it has got so far, I highly doubt it will reach its goal. And if it gets anywhere near it, Nintendo will shut it down. The only reason the Chinese gamepad clones have been released is because of their non-existent copyright laws.

Now provided there are no patent issues, this is one of the reasons why i spoke poorly of the gamepad. Not because of anything wrong with it, but because it would possibly be easy to reproduce to the letter. It may well be cheaper but if the gamepad takes off & developers really utilize it, watch out for more copycats. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about possible VR tech for PS4. Now they are just rumors but if true its a lot harder to replicate that.

But the Cross Plane isn't a complete copy cat of the Wii U Gamepad. It's only a portable wireless monitor with a built in controller. That's it. The Gamepad does much more than put a screen in your hands. These 2 devices may look the same, but they have many different purposes.

That didn't stop everyone and their grandma from suing Nintendo with "patent infringement"